Communist legacies in the Albanian landscape

Author

Rugg, Dean S.

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Geographical review. 1994, Num. 1, Vol. 84, 59-73, 8 ill.; 5 maps; 1 plan

ISSN

0016-7428

Abstract (en)

The Albanian landscape reveals four legacies of communism: reclamation of the Myzeque Plain, new urban centers, use of the Drin River as a source of hydroelectricity, and the creation of socialist Tirana. These legacies evolved under a policy of self-reliance and rural development that was unique in Eastern Europe. Nationalism led to refusal of aid from other communist countries, but the influence of the former Soviet Union on ideology and planning models is undeniable. In a wide context these legacies raise questions about a socialist landscape and aspects of equity, environmental quality, and modernization in them.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1945-present -- Architecture -- Albania
• Environment
• Albania
• 1900-2000
• Communism
• Urbanism
• Rural planning
• Land use
• Nationalism

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1945-présent -- Architecture -- Albanie
• Environnement
• Albanie
• 1900-2000
• Communisme
• Urbanisme
• Planification rurale
• Utilisation du territoire
• Nationalisme

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19950101-00310577

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